Not the Lavender You Think You Know
When we say "lavender," we instinctively think of the purple fields of Provence, of true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) cultivated in perfect rows, harvested by machines. Spike Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) has nothing to do with that.
It grows wild, wherever it chooses. In the Corsican maquis, among cistus and rosemary bushes. It isn't cultivated — it's harvested by hand, respecting its flowering cycles. It is precisely this freedom that concentrates a power within it that cultivated lavender never achieves.
A Radically Different Biochemical Profile
Spike Lavender stands out from true lavender due to its high content of camphor and fenchone — two molecules that give it purifying and healing properties far superior to those of its more famous cousin.
Purification & Antiseptic Action Camphor and fenchone work synergistically to deeply purify the skin. Their natural antiseptic action fights bacteria responsible for blemishes without harming the skin's flora — unlike chemical antiseptic agents that indiscriminately destroy both pathogenic and protective bacteria.
Accelerated Healing Spike Lavender is renowned for its remarkable healing action. It stimulates the regeneration of skin tissues and accelerates the closure of small wounds, blemishes, and light scars. Its action is visible and rapid.
Sebum Regulation It regulates sebum production without drying — an essential nuance for combination to oily skin that needs balance, not aggression. By regulating sebum at its source, it prevents clogged pores and the appearance of imperfections.
Nervous System Soothing Like all lavenders, Stoechas has soothing properties for the nervous system. Its scent — more camphoraceous, wilder, more complex than true lavender — immediately evokes the maquis under the July sun. A real sensory effect, documented in aromatherapy.
No Synthetic Fragrance — An Important Clarification
Our Purifying Astringent Mousse N°2 is formulated with Corsican Spike Lavender with no added synthetic fragrance. The scent you experience is that of the plant, as it grows in the maquis. Nothing is added, nothing is masked.
This precision is important for sensitive and reactive skin — synthetic fragrances are one of the primary causes of allergies and skin irritation. With Corsican Spike Lavender, you benefit from the plant's aroma and properties, without any additional risk.
Corsican Spike Lavender vs. Other Lavenders
| True Lavender | Corsican Spike Lavender | |
|---|---|---|
| Cultivation | Industrial, cultivated | Wild, hand-picked |
| Camphor | Low | High |
| Purifying Action | Moderate | Strong |
| Healing Action | Moderate | Strong |
| Scent | Floral, sweet | Camphoraceous, wild, complex |
In Our Products
Spike Lavender is the main active ingredient in our Purifying Astringent Mousse N°2 — the Lavender Mousse — where it combines with Damascus Rose and Immortelle to form an exceptional cleansing treatment, particularly suitable for sensitive, reactive skin prone to redness.
"Spike Lavender is not cultivated — it grows wherever it chooses, and that is precisely what makes it precious."
